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In the beginning, mine were like menstrual cramps, but in a band all the way around my mid-section....then it got a bit worse than menstrual cramps, lol. You'll do great, it'll be over before you know it, and you'll have the best reward in the world for the pain!

In the beginning, mine were like menstrual cramps, but in a band all the way around my mid-section....then it got a bit worse than menstrual cramps, lol. You'll do great, it'll be over before you know it, and you'll have the best reward in the world for the pain!

Yup..that is how I remember it...your lower back feels achy too and you can't get comfortable.

Very strong period cramps in your lower abdmon I dont think they feel like stomach pains at all but everyone is different. I just had my baby 3 weeks ago and I had mild contractions along with braxton hicks for a week before I had her. I hope this helps and congrats to you !!

Honestly, no one can answer exactly. They are different for every one. Some people say menstrual cramps and then there are people like my mother who didn't even know she was in labor because she couldn't feel them at all. I on the otherhand had a reocurring pain in my lower back that lasted for a little bit then went away then came back after a few minutes (about 10) and they weren't regular like most contractions are. Some people have them every 5 minutes on the dot... I had one after 6 minutes, then 4, then 7... you get the idea.

Sorry I have two answers to this one. With my first daughter it started out feeling like an upset stomach. Towards the middle it felt like someone was taking their foot and slamming it into my lower back. I had mostly back labor with my first.....and IT SUCKED!!! Ha ha....anyhow, towards the end after she crowned....I felt NOTHING....I was so over joyed to be able to see her in a second. Then looking at her all the pain that I went through was totally worth the pain I had went through.

With my second daughter. I did not feel ANYTHING!!! Guess I got lucky with her. However, she was also born at 34 weeks and weighted in at 6lbs. My first born was 8 lbs. 12 ozs. So maybe that is why I did not feel anything. I am not really sure. But my second time through things went really QUICK. And with no pain during made the end just as good!!! LOL.

Everyone is going to give a different answer because everyone tolerates pain differently and everyone experiences labor differently. My first was back labor and my second was all in the front. I hate back labor and don't wish anyone to ever have to experience....I still have problems with my back from it!!! Anyhow, when it comes time you will know. Or you can be in denial like I was. I argued with the doctors when they told me I was in labor both times. The first because I only felt like I had a stomach ache. The second time because I did not feel ANYTHING. I was thinning and dilating. When I went in I was like 2 1/2 and about 50% affaced!! So it may be nothing like we are telling you....lol. Good luck and let us know when it does happen!!

when i started having contractions i thought i just had a cranky gas bubble at first, then it turned into a FIERCE menstrual cramp-like pain which started in my lower abdomen (and eventually radiated to what felt like every inch of my torso). you'll most likely notice them when they start coming and going more frequently, but don't pay attention to the "every 3 minutes" rule... they aren't always spaced out evenly for everyone. good luck!!!!!

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